How to Build Positive Friendships and What It Means to Be A Good Friend
It can be challenging to navigate friendships in the teenage years. Adolescent boys are striving to become their own people, separate from the family unit that has definite them during their early life. As their interests begin to change, their
Why is My Son Refusing School?
It’s common at some point in every teen’s life to tell their parents they don’t want to go to school, but in some cases, teens can outright refuse to go to school for extended periods of time. If your teen
Early Parent Anxiety May Contribute to Symptoms of ADHD
Symptoms of ADHD can be hard to recognize. A recent study suggests that children of mothers who are anxious during pregnancy and in the first few years of the child’s life are more likely to show symptoms of hyperactivity by
Behavioral Issues In Children of Divorced Parents
Divorce can be a source of stress and challenge for a family unit. It can be difficult to create new dynamics within the family as children begin to spend time with their parents separately. It can be difficult for parents
How Winter Sports Can Help Boys with Depression
As winter sets in and the weather gets colder across most of the country, many of us find ourselves indoors more and more. Whether it’s an aversion to the weather or the inability to do outdoor activities you usually enjoy
Treating Social Media Addiction In Teens: The Equinox RTC Approach
Social media is incredibly important to the teens of today. With applications from Instagram to Snapchat to TikTok at their fingertips, they have become so used to being in constant contact, that the thought of going without can be jarring.
How Mindfulness Can Help Kids Feel Peace During Chaos
Although adults may not always realize it, kids can experience large amounts of stress just like the grown-ups in their lives. School responsibilities, drama with friends, and even family dynamics can all play a part in childhood stress and anxiety.
Helping Boys Understand Their Emotions
Many parents work to teach their sons that both boys and girls should be able to express a full range of emotions in a healthy way. But often in society, boys who express emotions like sadness are called weak or
Calming the Storm: How to Handle a Teen Acting Out
Calming the Storm: How to Handle a Teen Acting Out Acting out can be a common side effect of adolescence, as teens try to work through raging hormonal changes, shifting interpersonal dynamics, and competing home and school interests. When teens are
ADHD In Teen Boys: How Recreation Therapy Helps
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. While there are many treatments that address ADHD in teens, recreation therapy can